This year, Hebden Bridge’s packhorse bridge is 500 years old. And this landmark bridge, originally built to smooth the progress of trade, has seen Hebden Bridge become a fair-trade town with more than its fair share of creativity and innovation.

Around 30 different groups are pooling their efforts in a programme of events – ranging from music performances to costumed re-enactments, from exhibitions to food and film festivals – in a shared celebration called HB500. See events

Postcards
Limited edition sets of postcards celebrating Hebden Bridgeiness will be issued throughout 2010. Look for them in local shops.Sponsored by frogs design and The Print Bureau.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIDGE - with buns, bangs and bands. On June 19, to mark the 500th anniversary of the Packhorse Bridge, the streets of Hebden rang to the sounds of mediaeval music, horses' hooves and some loud bangs. Read report and see photos